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The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science
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The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science
The Knowledge Machine revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.
The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science
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The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science

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Irrationality Insight
Explores how human irrationality shaped the evolution of science, offering fresh perspectives on the relationship between thought processes and scientific advancement.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Integrates psychology, history, and philosophy, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for a diverse range of readers interested in science and human behavior.
Thought-Provoking Narrative
Presents compelling arguments and examples, prompting readers to rethink conventional beliefs about reason, science, and the role of emotion in knowledge acquisition.

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Publisher Liveright
Publication date October 13, 2020
Edition Illustrated
Language English
File size 28.9 MB
Screen Reader Supported
Enhanced typesetting Enabled
X-Ray Enabled
Word Wise Enabled
Print length 368 pages
ISBN-13 978-1631491382
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Country of OriginThis item will be imported from US
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Item Weight0.5 lbs (230 grams)

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  • Science Enthusiasts

    Individuals passionate about science will appreciate the exploration of irrationality's role in scientific advancement.

  • Philosophy Students

    Those studying philosophy will find insightful discussions on the intersection of logic, reason, and human thought processes.

  • Critical Thinkers

    Readers who value critical analysis will benefit from challenging conventional notions and examining science's evolution through new lenses.

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  • Casual Readers

    Those looking for light reading may find the dense concepts and theories difficult to engage with.

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The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science

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  • Question: What is the main argument of The Knowledge Machine?

    Answer: The book argues that the irrationality of scientists, through a narrow focus on observation and experimentation, has been key to the power and development of modern science.
  • Question: How does this book change our view of science?

    Answer: It overturns traditional assumptions by showing that science's success is not based on rational inquiry alone, but also on the deliberate avoidance of other forms of knowledge like religion and philosophy.
  • Question: Who should read The Knowledge Machine?

    Answer: Anyone interested in science, philosophy, or the history of ideas will find this book enlightening and transformative.

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  • Paradigm-shifting insights into the history and structure of science.
  • Explores the power of science by addressing why it took so long for humanity to adopt it.
  • Proposes that irrationality plays a core role in scientific discovery.
  • Challenges traditional views by highlighting the exclusion of religion and philosophy in scientific methods.
  • Rich with compelling historical examples that engage the reader.
  • Widely acclaimed and recognized for its thought-provoking ideas.

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